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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 429.33 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 429.33 and 246.89 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 429.33 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/429.33 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 429.33 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 105,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,997.28/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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