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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 557.36 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 557.36 and 284.66 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 557.36 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/557.36 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 557.36 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 158,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,658.10/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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