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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.50 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.50 and 263.52 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.50 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.50 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.50 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 112,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,654.80/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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