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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 397.33 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 397.33 and 281.10 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 397.33 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/397.33 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 397.33 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 111,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,689.46/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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