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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 430.20 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 430.20 and 269.70 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 430.20 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/430.20 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 430.20 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 116,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,024.94/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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