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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.52, 422.79 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.52, 422.79 and 263.62 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.52 : 422.79 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.52/422.79 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.52x = 422.79 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.52x = 111,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,455.90/282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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