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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 390.26 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 390.26 and 271.64 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 390.26 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/390.26 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 390.26 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 106,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,010.23/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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