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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.09, 422.52 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.09, 422.52 and 263.10 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.09 : 422.52 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.09/422.52 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.09x = 422.52 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.09x = 111,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,165.01/282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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