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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 395.94 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 395.94 and 275.62 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 395.94 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/395.94 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 395.94 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 109,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,128.98/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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