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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 407.76 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 407.76 and 285.36 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 407.76 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/407.76 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 407.76 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 116,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,358.39/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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