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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.44, 563.46 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.44, 563.46 and 284.31 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.44 : 563.46 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.44/563.46 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.44x = 563.46 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.44x = 160,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196.25/408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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