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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 425.90 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 425.90 and 260.66 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 425.90 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/425.90 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 425.90 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 111,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,015.09/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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