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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 393.32 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 393.32 and 280.34 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 393.32 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/393.32 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 393.32 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 110,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,263.33/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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