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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 390.96 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 390.96 and 254.44 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 390.96 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/390.96 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 390.96 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 99,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,476.35/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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