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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 426.86 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 426.86 and 261.95 is: 392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 426.86 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/426.86 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 426.86 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 111,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,815.98/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.71

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