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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 394.33 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 394.33 and 254.43 is: 351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 394.33 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/394.33 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 394.33 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 100,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,329.38/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.40

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