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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 554.04 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 554.04 and 285.39 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 554.04 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/554.04 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 554.04 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 158,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,117.48/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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