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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 425 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 425 and 262.04 is: 390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 425 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/425 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 425 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 111,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,367.00/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.65

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