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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 426.10 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 426.10 and 255.80 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 426.10 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/426.10 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 426.10 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 108,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,996.38/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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