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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 429.91 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 429.91 and 276.24 is: 413.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 429.91 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/429.91 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 429.91 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 118,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,758.34/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.92

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