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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 392.79 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 392.79 and 254.34 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 392.79 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/392.79 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 392.79 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 99,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,902.21/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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