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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 429.66 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 429.66 and 271.44 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 429.66 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/429.66 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 429.66 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 116,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,626.91/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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