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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 426.42 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 426.42 and 269.97 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 426.42 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/426.42 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 426.42 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 115,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,120.61/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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