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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.62, 424.04 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.62, 424.04 and 254.94 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.62 : 424.04 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.62/424.04 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.62x = 424.04 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.62x = 108,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,104.76/282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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