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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 424.08 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 424.08 and 258.45 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 424.08 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/424.08 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 424.08 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 109,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,603.48/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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