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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 429.66 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 429.66 and 263.16 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 429.66 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/429.66 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 429.66 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 113,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,069.33/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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