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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.41, 391.35 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.41, 391.35 and 268.06 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.41 : 391.35 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.41/391.35 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.41x = 391.35 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.41x = 104,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,905.28/283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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