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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 601.30 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 601.30 and 285.38 is: 427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 601.30 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/601.30 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 601.30 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 171,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,598.99/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.92

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