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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 434.57 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 434.57 and 285.66 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 434.57 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/434.57 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 434.57 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 124,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,137.84/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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