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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 431.04 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 431.04 and 270.56 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 431.04 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/431.04 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 431.04 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 116,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,622.18/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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