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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 424.04 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 424.04 and 252.86 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 424.04 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/424.04 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 424.04 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 107,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,219.37/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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