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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 423.90 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 423.90 and 258.17 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 423.90 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/423.90 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 423.90 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 109,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,438.18/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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