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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 398.09 and 284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 398.09 and 284.17 is: 392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 398.09 = 284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/398.09 = 284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 398.09 × 284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 113,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,126.23/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.27

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