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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 391.94 and 285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 391.94 and 285.54 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 391.94 = 285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/391.94 = 285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 391.94 × 285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 111,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,913.12/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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