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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.68, 439.45 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.68, 439.45 and 283.64 is: 391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.68 : 439.45 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.68/439.45 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.68x = 439.45 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.68x = 124,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,645.99/318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.14

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