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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 425.82 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 425.82 and 253.40 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 425.82 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/425.82 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 425.82 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 107,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,902.79/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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