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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 402.03 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 402.03 and 285.90 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 402.03 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/402.03 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 402.03 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 114,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,940.38/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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