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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 424.85 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 424.85 and 255.62 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 424.85 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/424.85 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 424.85 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 108,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,599.94/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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