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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 427.92 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 427.92 and 285.76 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 427.92 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/427.92 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 427.92 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 122,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,282.42/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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