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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 424.41 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 424.41 and 259.66 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 424.41 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/424.41 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 424.41 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 110,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,202.30/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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