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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 563.52 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 563.52 and 284.34 is: 392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 563.52 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/563.52 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 563.52 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 160,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,231.28/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.32

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