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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 585.02 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 585.02 and 284.16 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 585.02 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/585.02 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 585.02 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 166,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,238.90/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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