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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.73, 580.55 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.73, 580.55 and 284.23 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.73 : 580.55 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.73/580.55 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.73x = 580.55 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.73x = 165,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,009.73/387.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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