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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 602.11 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 602.11 and 286.05 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 602.11 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/602.11 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 602.11 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 172,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,233.57/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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