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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 396.11 and 245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 396.11 and 245.71 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 396.11 = 245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/396.11 = 245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 396.11 × 245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 97,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,328.19/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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