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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 578.34 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 578.34 and 283.63 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 578.34 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/578.34 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 578.34 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 164,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,034.57/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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