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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 555.26 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 555.26 and 284.85 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 555.26 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/555.26 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 555.26 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 158,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,164.39/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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