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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 419.84 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 419.84 and 286.44 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 419.84 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/419.84 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 419.84 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 120,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,258.97/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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