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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.11, 427.81 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.11, 427.81 and 264.45 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.11 : 427.81 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.11/427.81 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.11x = 427.81 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.11x = 113,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,134.69/285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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