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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 405.99 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 405.99 and 285.56 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 405.99 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/405.99 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 405.99 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 115,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,934.50/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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