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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 420.84 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 420.84 and 263.04 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 420.84 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/420.84 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 420.84 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 110,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,697.75/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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