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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 425.07 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 425.07 and 246.51 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 425.07 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/425.07 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 425.07 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 104,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,784.01/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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