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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 391.41 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 391.41 and 260.76 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 391.41 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/391.41 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 391.41 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 102,064.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,064.07/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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