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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 399.53 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 399.53 and 284.94 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 399.53 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/399.53 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 399.53 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 113,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,842.08/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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