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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 428.12 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 428.12 and 255.44 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 428.12 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/428.12 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 428.12 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 109,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,358.97/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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