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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 602.86 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 602.86 and 286.55 is: 429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 602.86 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/602.86 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 602.86 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 172,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,749.53/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.97

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