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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 390 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 390 and 261.76 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 390 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/390 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 390 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 102,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,086.40/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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