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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 392.28 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 392.28 and 273.32 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 392.28 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/392.28 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 392.28 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 107,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,217.97/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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