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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 389.54 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 389.54 and 262.82 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 389.54 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/389.54 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 389.54 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 102,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,377.59/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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