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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 431.92 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 431.92 and 283.64 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 431.92 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/431.92 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 431.92 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 122,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,509.79/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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