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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 427.10 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 427.10 and 254.21 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 427.10 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/427.10 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 427.10 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 108,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,569.68/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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