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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.99, 580.92 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.99, 580.92 and 284.49 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.99 : 580.92 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.99/580.92 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.99x = 580.92 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.99x = 165,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,265.93/387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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