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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 392.46 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 392.46 and 278.92 is: 384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 392.46 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/392.46 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 392.46 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 109,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,464.94/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.11

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