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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 424.35 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 424.35 and 252.63 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 424.35 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/424.35 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 424.35 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 107,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,203.54/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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