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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 585.26 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 585.26 and 284.36 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 585.26 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/585.26 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 585.26 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 166,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,424.53/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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