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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 426.87 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 426.87 and 259.56 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 426.87 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/426.87 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 426.87 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 110,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,798.38/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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