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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.37, 580.55 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.37, 580.55 and 284.18 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.37 : 580.55 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.37/580.55 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.37x = 580.55 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.37x = 164,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,977.71/387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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