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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.73 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.73 and 258.94 is: 388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.73 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.73 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.73 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 109,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,461.71/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.16

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