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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.47, 427.17 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.47, 427.17 and 263.15 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.47 : 427.17 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.47/427.17 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.47x = 427.17 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.47x = 112,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,410.24/284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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