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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 426.48 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 426.48 and 260.88 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 426.48 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/426.48 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 426.48 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 111,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,260.10/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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