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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 429.90 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 429.90 and 267.40 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 429.90 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/429.90 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 429.90 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 114,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,955.26/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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