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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.83, 400.25 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.83, 400.25 and 283.36 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.83 : 400.25 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.83/400.25 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.83x = 400.25 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.83x = 113,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,413.55/288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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