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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 390.74 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 390.74 and 275.90 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 390.74 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/390.74 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 390.74 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 107,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,801.83/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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