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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 392.58 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 392.58 and 269.72 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 392.58 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/392.58 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 392.58 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 105,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,886.68/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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