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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.61, 428.07 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.61, 428.07 and 251.26 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.61 : 428.07 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.61/428.07 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.61x = 428.07 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.61x = 107,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,556.87/285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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