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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.51, 580.24 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.51, 580.24 and 283.63 is: 424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.51 : 580.24 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.51/580.24 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.51x = 580.24 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.51x = 164,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,571.03/387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.69

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