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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 428.28 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 428.28 and 247.28 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 428.28 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/428.28 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 428.28 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 105,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,905.08/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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