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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 579 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 579 and 284.10 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 579 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/579 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 579 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 164,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,493.90/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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