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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 391.10 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 391.10 and 261.50 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 391.10 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/391.10 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 391.10 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 102,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,272.65/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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