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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 423.54 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 423.54 and 262.56 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 423.54 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/423.54 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 423.54 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 111,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,204.66/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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