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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 426.27 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 426.27 and 281.74 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 426.27 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/426.27 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 426.27 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 120,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,097.31/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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