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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 571.58 and 284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 571.58 and 284.79 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 571.58 = 284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/571.58 = 284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 571.58 × 284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 162,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,776.43/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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