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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 564.19 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 564.19 and 284.90 is: 392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 564.19 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/564.19 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 564.19 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 160,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,734.20/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.73

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