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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 392.34 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 392.34 and 264.79 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 392.34 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/392.34 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 392.34 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 103,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,887.71/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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