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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 427.86 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 427.86 and 265.44 is: 398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 427.86 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/427.86 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 427.86 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 113,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,571.16/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.92

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