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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 579.62 and 282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 579.62 and 282.77 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 579.62 = 282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/579.62 = 282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 579.62 × 282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 163,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,896.25/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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