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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.93, 432.14 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.93, 432.14 and 283.77 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.93 : 432.14 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.93/432.14 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.93x = 432.14 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.93x = 122,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,626.95/312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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