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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 391.32 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 391.32 and 267.75 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 391.32 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/391.32 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 391.32 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 104,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,775.93/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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