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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 426.33 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 426.33 and 267.08 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 426.33 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/426.33 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 426.33 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 113,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,862.08/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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