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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 400.52 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 400.52 and 284.80 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 400.52 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/400.52 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 400.52 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 114,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,068.10/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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