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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.02, 425.04 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.02, 425.04 and 265.12 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.02 : 425.04 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.02/425.04 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.02x = 425.04 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.02x = 112,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,686.60/284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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