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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 427.29 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 427.29 and 283.86 is: 391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 427.29 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/427.29 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 427.29 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 121,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,290.54/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.25

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