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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 600.23 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 600.23 and 284.27 is: 427.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 600.23 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/600.23 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 600.23 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 170,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,622.96/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.05

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