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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 390.30 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 390.30 and 259.72 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 390.30 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/390.30 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 390.30 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 101,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,368.72/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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