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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 433.26 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 433.26 and 285.72 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 433.26 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/433.26 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 433.26 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 123,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,791.05/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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