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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 428.46 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 428.46 and 250.44 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 428.46 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/428.46 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 428.46 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 107,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,303.52/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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