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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 427.82 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 427.82 and 247.51 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 427.82 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/427.82 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 427.82 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 105,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,891.72/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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