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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 430.07 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 430.07 and 265.95 is: 399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 430.07 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/430.07 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 430.07 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 114,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,375.79/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.07

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