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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 392.84 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 392.84 and 259.40 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 392.84 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/392.84 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 392.84 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 101,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,902.70/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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