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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 390.92 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 390.92 and 256.50 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 390.92 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/390.92 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 390.92 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 100,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,270.98/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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