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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 423.54 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 423.54 and 264.12 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 423.54 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/423.54 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 423.54 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 111,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,865.38/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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