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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.65, 426.71 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.65, 426.71 and 259.29 is: 388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.65 : 426.71 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.65/426.71 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.65x = 426.71 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.65x = 110,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,639.27/284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.69

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