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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 429.42 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 429.42 and 269.44 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 429.42 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/429.42 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 429.42 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 115,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,702.92/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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