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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 400.08 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 400.08 and 286.20 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 400.08 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/400.08 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 400.08 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 114,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,502.90/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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