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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 426.36 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 426.36 and 267.12 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 426.36 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/426.36 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 426.36 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 113,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,889.28/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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