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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 578.70 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 578.70 and 283.11 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 578.70 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/578.70 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 578.70 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 163,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,835.76/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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