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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 586.20 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 586.20 and 284.72 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 586.20 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/586.20 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 586.20 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 166,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,901.00/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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