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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 581.76 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 581.76 and 285.23 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 581.76 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/581.76 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 581.76 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 165,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,935.40/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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