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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 398.68 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 398.68 and 279.12 is: 385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 398.68 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/398.68 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 398.68 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 111,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,279.56/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.16

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