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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 600.18 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 600.18 and 284.26 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 600.18 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/600.18 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 600.18 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 170,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,605.67/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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