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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 389.53 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 389.53 and 262.59 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 389.53 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/389.53 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 389.53 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 102,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,287.74/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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