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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.68 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.68 and 265.32 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.68 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.68 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.68 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 114,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,268.02/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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