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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 393.28 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 393.28 and 263.48 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 393.28 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/393.28 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 393.28 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 103,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,621.41/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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