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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 579.56 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 579.56 and 283.89 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 579.56 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/579.56 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 579.56 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 164,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,529.87/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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