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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 429.06 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 429.06 and 253.55 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 429.06 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/429.06 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 429.06 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 108,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,790.19/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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