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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 393.99 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 393.99 and 277.96 is: 386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 393.99 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/393.99 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 393.99 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 109,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,513.46/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.65

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