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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 394.13 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 394.13 and 283.23 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 394.13 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/394.13 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 394.13 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 111,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,630.15/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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