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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 422.94 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 422.94 and 263.96 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 422.94 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/422.94 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 422.94 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 111,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,639.24/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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