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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 434.28 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 434.28 and 283 is: 389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 434.28 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/434.28 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 434.28 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 122,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,901.24/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.67

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