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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.78, 428.52 and 283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.78, 428.52 and 283.66 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.78 : 428.52 = 283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.78/428.52 = 283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.78x = 428.52 × 283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.78x = 121,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,553.98/310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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