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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.37, 424.16 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.37, 424.16 and 270.60 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.37 : 424.16 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.37/424.16 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.37x = 424.16 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.37x = 114,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,776.34/284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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