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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 392.28 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 392.28 and 265.74 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 392.28 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/392.28 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 392.28 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 104,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,244.49/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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