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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 395.69 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 395.69 and 279.35 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 395.69 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/395.69 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 395.69 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 110,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,534.11/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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