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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.95, 430.40 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.95, 430.40 and 270.03 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.95 : 430.40 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.95/430.40 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.95x = 430.40 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.95x = 116,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,219.56/286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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