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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 389.51 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 389.51 and 282.03 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 389.51 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/389.51 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 389.51 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 109,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,853.88/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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