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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 390.48 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 390.48 and 263.36 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 390.48 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/390.48 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 390.48 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 102,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,836.81/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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