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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 393.54 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 393.54 and 262.86 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 393.54 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/393.54 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 393.54 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 103,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,445.92/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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