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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 424.36 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 424.36 and 277.40 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 424.36 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/424.36 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 424.36 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 117,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,717.46/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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