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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 391.50 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 391.50 and 254.06 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 391.50 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/391.50 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 391.50 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 99,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,465.10/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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