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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.76, 581.05 and 284.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.76, 581.05 and 284.89 is: 426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.76 : 581.05 = 284.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.76/581.05 = 284.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.76x = 581.05 × 284.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.76x = 165,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,535.33/387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.90

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