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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.76, 430.68 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.76, 430.68 and 267.32 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.76 : 430.68 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.76/430.68 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.76x = 430.68 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.76x = 115,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,129.38/286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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