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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.11, 427.79 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.11, 427.79 and 246.95 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.11 : 427.79 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.11/427.79 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.11x = 427.79 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.11x = 105,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,641.51/285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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