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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 564.44 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 564.44 and 284.60 is: 426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 564.44 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/564.44 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 564.44 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 160,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,639.62/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.55

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