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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 388.56 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 388.56 and 275.92 is: 379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 388.56 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/388.56 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 388.56 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 107,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,211.48/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.64

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