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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 398.16 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 398.16 and 283.08 is: 393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 398.16 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/398.16 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 398.16 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 112,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,711.13/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.32

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