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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 400.48 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 400.48 and 284.70 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 400.48 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/400.48 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 400.48 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 114,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,016.66/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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