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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 426.31 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 426.31 and 254.92 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 426.31 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/426.31 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 426.31 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 108,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,676.48/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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