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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 403.24 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 403.24 and 286.70 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 403.24 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/403.24 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 403.24 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 115,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,608.91/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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