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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 424.45 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 424.45 and 266.26 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 424.45 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/424.45 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 424.45 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 113,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,014.06/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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