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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 427.25 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 427.25 and 247.52 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 427.25 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/427.25 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 427.25 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 105,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,749.55/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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