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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 423 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 423 and 265.50 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 423 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/423 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 423 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 112,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306.50/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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