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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 428.07 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 428.07 and 253.06 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 428.07 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/428.07 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 428.07 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 108,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,327.39/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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