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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 428.99 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 428.99 and 282.13 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 428.99 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/428.99 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 428.99 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 121,027.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,027.39/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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