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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 395.76 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 395.76 and 283.36 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 395.76 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/395.76 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 395.76 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 112,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,142.55/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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