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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 426.52 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 426.52 and 256.18 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 426.52 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/426.52 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 426.52 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 109,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,262.48/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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