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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 394.02 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 394.02 and 276.12 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 394.02 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/394.02 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 394.02 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 108,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,796.80/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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