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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 554.61 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 554.61 and 286.30 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 554.61 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/554.61 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 554.61 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 158,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.84/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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