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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 391.76 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 391.76 and 267.52 is: 369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 391.76 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/391.76 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 391.76 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 104,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,803.64/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.44

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