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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 422.80 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 422.80 and 263.78 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 422.80 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/422.80 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 422.80 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 111,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,526.18/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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