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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 394.52 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 394.52 and 283.48 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 394.52 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/394.52 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 394.52 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 111,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,838.53/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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