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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 563.52 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 563.52 and 284.04 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 563.52 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/563.52 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 563.52 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 160,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,062.22/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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