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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 601.92 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 601.92 and 285.92 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 601.92 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/601.92 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 601.92 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 172,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,100.97/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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