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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 426.66 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 426.66 and 253.96 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 426.66 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/426.66 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 426.66 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 108,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,354.57/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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