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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 426.62 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 426.62 and 254.44 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 426.62 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/426.62 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 426.62 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 108,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,549.19/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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