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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 422.94 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 422.94 and 252.58 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 422.94 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/422.94 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 422.94 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 106,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,826.19/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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