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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 586.28 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 586.28 and 284.94 is: 393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 586.28 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/586.28 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 586.28 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 167,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,055.34/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.14

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