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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 424.82 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 424.82 and 262.63 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 424.82 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/424.82 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 424.82 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 111,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,570.48/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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