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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 584.89 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 584.89 and 284.15 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 584.89 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/584.89 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 584.89 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 166,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,197.25/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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