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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 395.62 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 395.62 and 277.30 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 395.62 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/395.62 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 395.62 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 109,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,705.23/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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