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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.36, 605.32 and 286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.36, 605.32 and 286.81 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.36 : 605.32 = 286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.36/605.32 = 286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.36x = 605.32 × 286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.36x = 173,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,609.60/404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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