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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.45, 580.37 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.45, 580.37 and 283.94 is: 426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.45 : 580.37 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.45/580.37 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.45x = 580.37 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.45x = 164,788.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,788.11/386.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.42

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