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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 426.06 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 426.06 and 272.04 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 426.06 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/426.06 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 426.06 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 115,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,905.36/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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