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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 556.16 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 556.16 and 284.24 is: 426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 556.16 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/556.16 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 556.16 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 158,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,078.72/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.40

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