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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 426.98 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 426.98 and 259.48 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 426.98 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/426.98 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 426.98 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 110,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,792.35/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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