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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 426.94 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 426.94 and 270.25 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 426.94 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/426.94 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 426.94 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 115,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,380.54/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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