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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 426.57 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 426.57 and 277.66 is: 416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 426.57 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/426.57 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 426.57 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 118,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,441.43/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.84

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