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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 398.97 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 398.97 and 282.62 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 398.97 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/398.97 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 398.97 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 112,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,756.90/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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