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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 423.66 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 423.66 and 260.30 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 423.66 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/423.66 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 423.66 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 110,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,280.73/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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