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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 402.20 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 402.20 and 285.94 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 402.20 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/402.20 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 402.20 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 115,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,005.07/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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