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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.59, 579.25 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.59, 579.25 and 283.92 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.59 : 579.25 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.59/579.25 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.59x = 579.25 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.59x = 164,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,460.66/386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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