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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 578.61 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 578.61 and 282.33 is: 422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 578.61 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/578.61 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 578.61 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 163,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,358.96/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.97

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