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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 564.36 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 564.36 and 284.56 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 564.36 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/564.36 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 564.36 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 160,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,594.28/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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