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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 424.94 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 424.94 and 245.01 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 424.94 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/424.94 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 424.94 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 104,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,113.32/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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