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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.66, 427.02 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.66, 427.02 and 252.46 is: 378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.66 : 427.02 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.66/427.02 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.66x = 427.02 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.66x = 107,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,805.47/284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.72

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