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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 600.03 and 284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 600.03 and 284.67 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 600.03 = 284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/600.03 = 284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 600.03 × 284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 170,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,810.54/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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