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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 422.93 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 422.93 and 258.61 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 422.93 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/422.93 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 422.93 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 109,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,372.63/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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