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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 580.75 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 580.75 and 284.92 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 580.75 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/580.75 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 580.75 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 165,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,467.29/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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