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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 429.66 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 429.66 and 263.58 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 429.66 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/429.66 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 429.66 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 113,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,249.78/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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