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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 516.71 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 516.71 and 284.26 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 516.71 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/516.71 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 516.71 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 146,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,879.98/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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