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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 405.64 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 405.64 and 285.88 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 405.64 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/405.64 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 405.64 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 115,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,964.36/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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