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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 424.89 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 424.89 and 255.07 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 424.89 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/424.89 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 424.89 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 108,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,375.15/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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