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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 580.32 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 580.32 and 284.56 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 580.32 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/580.32 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 580.32 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 165,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,135.86/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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