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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.87, 391.43 and 262.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.87, 391.43 and 262.00 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.87 : 391.43 = 262.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.87/391.43 = 262.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.87x = 391.43 × 262.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.87x = 102,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,555.80/283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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