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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 426.28 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 426.28 and 260.94 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 426.28 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/426.28 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 426.28 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 111,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,232.54/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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