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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 424.93 and 249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 424.93 and 249.34 is: 373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 424.93 = 249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/424.93 = 249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 424.93 × 249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 105,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,952.05/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.72

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