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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 585.95 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 585.95 and 284.75 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 585.95 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/585.95 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 585.95 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 166,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,849.26/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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