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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 429.23 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 429.23 and 244.75 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 429.23 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/429.23 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 429.23 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 105,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,054.04/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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