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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 429.71 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 429.71 and 263.25 is: 394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 429.71 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/429.71 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 429.71 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 113,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,119.84/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.32

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