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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 425.73 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 425.73 and 258.36 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 425.73 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/425.73 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 425.73 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 109,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,991.60/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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