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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 435.40 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 435.40 and 284.64 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 435.40 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/435.40 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 435.40 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 123,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,932.26/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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