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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.66, 426.21 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.66, 426.21 and 264.55 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.66 : 426.21 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.66/426.21 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.66x = 426.21 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.66x = 112,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,753.86/283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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