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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 420.69 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 420.69 and 262.64 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 420.69 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/420.69 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 420.69 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 110,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,490.02/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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