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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 413.43 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 413.43 and 285.55 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 413.43 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/413.43 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 413.43 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 118,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,054.94/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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