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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 429.12 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 429.12 and 266.37 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 429.12 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/429.12 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 429.12 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 114,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,304.69/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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