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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 397.31 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 397.31 and 283.03 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 397.31 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/397.31 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 397.31 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 112,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,448.24/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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