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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 403.20 and 285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 403.20 and 285.69 is: 395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 403.20 = 285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/403.20 = 285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 403.20 × 285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 115,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,190.21/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.52

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