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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 390.81 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 390.81 and 255.79 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 390.81 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/390.81 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 390.81 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 99,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,962.06/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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