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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 424.49 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 424.49 and 260.96 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 424.49 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/424.49 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 424.49 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 110,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,771.48/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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