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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 390.49 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 390.49 and 269.48 is: 372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 390.49 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/390.49 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 390.49 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 105,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,229.55/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.66

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