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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 399.46 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 399.46 and 284.20 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 399.46 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/399.46 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 399.46 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 113,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,526.53/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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