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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 422.62 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 422.62 and 265.25 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 422.62 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/422.62 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 422.62 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 112,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,099.96/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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