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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.34, 407.67 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.34, 407.67 and 285.02 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.34 : 407.67 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.34/407.67 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.34x = 407.67 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.34x = 116,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,194.10/295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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