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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 416.43 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 416.43 and 286.29 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 416.43 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/416.43 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 416.43 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 119,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,219.74/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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