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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.86 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.86 and 264.60 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.86 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.86 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.86 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 112,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,947.16/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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