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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.39 and 286.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.39 and 286.87 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.39 = 286.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.39 = 286.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.39 × 286.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 119,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,162.93/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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