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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 391.58 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 391.58 and 276.24 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 391.58 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/391.58 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 391.58 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 108,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,170.06/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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