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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 390.36 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 390.36 and 259.72 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 390.36 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/390.36 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 390.36 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 101,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,384.30/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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