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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 426.49 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 426.49 and 261.70 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 426.49 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/426.49 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 426.49 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 111,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,612.43/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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