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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 394.73 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 394.73 and 279.37 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 394.73 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/394.73 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 394.73 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 110,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,275.72/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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