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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 430.42 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 430.42 and 282.64 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 430.42 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/430.42 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 430.42 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 121,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,653.91/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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