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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 388.94 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 388.94 and 276.05 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 388.94 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/388.94 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 388.94 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 107,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,366.48/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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