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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 402.88 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 402.88 and 284.80 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 402.88 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/402.88 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 402.88 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 114,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,740.22/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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