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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 391.46 and 261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 391.46 and 261.57 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 391.46 = 261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/391.46 = 261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 391.46 × 261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 102,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,394.85/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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