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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 416.10 and 286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 416.10 and 286.39 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 416.10 = 286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/416.10 = 286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 416.10 × 286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 119,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,166.88/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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