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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 579.36 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 579.36 and 283.84 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 579.36 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/579.36 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 579.36 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 164,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,445.54/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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