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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 580.84 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 580.84 and 283.95 is: 426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 580.84 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/580.84 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 580.84 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 164,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,929.52/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.21

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