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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.95, 581.12 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.95, 581.12 and 284.44 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.95 : 581.12 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.95/581.12 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.95x = 581.12 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.95x = 165,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,292.35/386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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