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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 389.64 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 389.64 and 259.13 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 389.64 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/389.64 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 389.64 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 100,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,965.47/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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