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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 426.70 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 426.70 and 277.60 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 426.70 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/426.70 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 426.70 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 118,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,451.92/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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