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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 444.71 and 285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 444.71 and 285.78 is: 427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 444.71 = 285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/444.71 = 285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 444.71 × 285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 127,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,089.22/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.71

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