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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 425.46 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 425.46 and 266.80 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 425.46 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/425.46 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 425.46 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 113,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,512.73/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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