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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.47, 580.56 and 284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.47, 580.56 and 284.79 is: 426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.47 : 580.56 = 284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.47/580.56 = 284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.47x = 580.56 × 284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.47x = 165,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,337.68/387.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.71

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