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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 428.03 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 428.03 and 282.52 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 428.03 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/428.03 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 428.03 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 120,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,927.04/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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