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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 430.02 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 430.02 and 283.72 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 430.02 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/430.02 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 430.02 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 122,005.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,005.27/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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