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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.50, 423.48 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.50, 423.48 and 259.44 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.50 : 423.48 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.50/423.48 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.50x = 423.48 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.50x = 109,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,867.65/282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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