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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 424.41 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 424.41 and 260.81 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 424.41 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/424.41 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 424.41 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 110,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,688.25/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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