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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 429.18 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 429.18 and 264.08 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 429.18 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/429.18 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 429.18 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 113,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,337.94/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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