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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 579.70 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 579.70 and 284.28 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 579.70 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/579.70 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 579.70 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 164,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,797.12/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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