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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 392.94 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 392.94 and 282.75 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 392.94 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/392.94 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 392.94 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 111,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,103.79/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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