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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 578.81 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 578.81 and 283.91 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 578.81 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/578.81 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 578.81 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 164,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,327.76/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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