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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.02, 392.37 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.02, 392.37 and 280.18 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.02 : 392.37 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.02/392.37 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.02x = 392.37 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.02x = 109,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,934.23/284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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