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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 473.37 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 473.37 and 286.32 is: 428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 473.37 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/473.37 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 473.37 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 135,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,535.30/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.56

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