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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.12, 572.43 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.12, 572.43 and 283.86 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.12 : 572.43 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.12/572.43 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.12x = 572.43 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.12x = 162,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,489.98/383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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