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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 584.78 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 584.78 and 284.26 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 584.78 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/584.78 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 584.78 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 166,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,228.14/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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