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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.81, 529.61 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.81, 529.61 and 284.27 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.81 : 529.61 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.81/529.61 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.81x = 529.61 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.81x = 150,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,548.17/383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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