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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 602.21 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 602.21 and 286.53 is: 429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 602.21 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/602.21 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 602.21 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 172,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,549.80/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.36

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