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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 395.64 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 395.64 and 283.32 is: 391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 395.64 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/395.64 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 395.64 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 112,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,092.72/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.17

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