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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.57, 424.09 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.57, 424.09 and 253.87 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.57 : 424.09 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.57/424.09 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.57x = 424.09 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.57x = 107,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,661.56/282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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