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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 390.98 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 390.98 and 262.58 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 390.98 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/390.98 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 390.98 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 102,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,662.23/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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