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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 390.79 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 390.79 and 268.75 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 390.79 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/390.79 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 390.79 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 105,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,024.81/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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