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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 401.17 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 401.17 and 285.28 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 401.17 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/401.17 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 401.17 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 114,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,442.35/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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