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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 440.04 and 284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 440.04 and 284.84 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 440.04 = 284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/440.04 = 284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 440.04 × 284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 125,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,340.99/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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