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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 425.48 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 425.48 and 260.24 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 425.48 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/425.48 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 425.48 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 110,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,726.92/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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