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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.47, 579.06 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.47, 579.06 and 283.79 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.47 : 579.06 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.47/579.06 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.47x = 579.06 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.47x = 164,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,331.44/386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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