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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 390.72 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 390.72 and 260.26 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 390.72 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/390.72 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 390.72 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 101,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,688.79/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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