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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 424.53 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 424.53 and 252.62 is: 378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 424.53 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/424.53 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 424.53 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 107,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.65/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.44

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