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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 426.24 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 426.24 and 254.07 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 426.24 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/426.24 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 426.24 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 108,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,294.80/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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