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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 393.08 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 393.08 and 276.13 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 393.08 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/393.08 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 393.08 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 108,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,541.18/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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