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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 581.17 and 284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 581.17 and 284.65 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 581.17 = 284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/581.17 = 284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 581.17 × 284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 165,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,430.04/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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