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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 392.50 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 392.50 and 262.44 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 392.50 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/392.50 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 392.50 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 103,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,007.70/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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