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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.24 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.24 and 257.44 is: 385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.24 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.24 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.24 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 109,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,216.35/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.87

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