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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 394.40 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 394.40 and 284.80 is: 392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 394.40 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/394.40 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 394.40 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 112,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,325.12/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.64

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