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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.80, 603.61 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.80, 603.61 and 286.52 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.80 : 603.61 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.80/603.61 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.80x = 603.61 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.80x = 172,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,946.34/401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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