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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.28, 389.52 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.28, 389.52 and 261.64 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.28 : 389.52 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.28/389.52 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.28x = 389.52 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.28x = 101,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,914.01/282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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