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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 390.66 and 279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 390.66 and 279.70 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 390.66 = 279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/390.66 = 279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 390.66 × 279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 109,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,267.60/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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