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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.97, 427.43 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.97, 427.43 and 268.91 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.97 : 427.43 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.97/427.43 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.97x = 427.43 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.97x = 114,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,940.20/284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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