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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 430.65 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 430.65 and 262.65 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 430.65 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/430.65 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 430.65 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 113,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,111.84/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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