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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 429.98 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 429.98 and 264.42 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 429.98 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/429.98 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 429.98 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 113,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,693.99/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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