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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 393.24 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 393.24 and 257.04 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 393.24 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/393.24 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 393.24 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 101,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,078.41/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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