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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 426.05 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 426.05 and 258.56 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 426.05 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/426.05 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 426.05 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 110,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,156.06/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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