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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 584.75 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 584.75 and 284.14 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 584.75 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/584.75 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 584.75 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 166,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,146.52/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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