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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 398.32 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 398.32 and 284.06 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 398.32 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/398.32 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 398.32 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 113,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,146.78/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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