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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.63, 428.31 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.63, 428.31 and 246.54 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.63 : 428.31 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.63/428.31 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.63x = 428.31 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.63x = 105,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,595.55/285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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