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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 579.18 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 579.18 and 283.64 is: 425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 579.18 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/579.18 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 579.18 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 164,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,278.62/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.02

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