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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 393.40 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 393.40 and 271.38 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 393.40 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/393.40 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 393.40 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 106,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,760.89/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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