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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 393.42 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 393.42 and 271.79 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 393.42 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/393.42 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 393.42 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 106,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,928.15/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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