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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 422.83 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 422.83 and 263.26 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 422.83 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/422.83 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 422.83 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 111,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,314.23/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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