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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 391.14 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 391.14 and 275.16 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 391.14 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/391.14 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 391.14 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 107,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,626.08/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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