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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 424.35 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 424.35 and 256.62 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 424.35 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/424.35 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 424.35 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 108,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,896.70/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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