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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.49, 580.18 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.49, 580.18 and 283.99 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.49 : 580.18 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.49/580.18 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.49x = 580.18 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.49x = 164,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,761.00/387.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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