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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 390.62 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 390.62 and 252.11 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 390.62 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/390.62 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 390.62 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 98,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,480.82/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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