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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 390.06 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 390.06 and 254.88 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 390.06 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/390.06 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 390.06 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 99,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,418.49/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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