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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.89, 423.82 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.89, 423.82 and 265.95 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.89 : 423.82 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.89/423.82 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.89x = 423.82 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.89x = 112,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,714.93/282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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