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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 424.58 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 424.58 and 257.27 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 424.58 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/424.58 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 424.58 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 109,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,231.70/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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