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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 581.20 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 581.20 and 283.94 is: 425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 581.20 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/581.20 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 581.20 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 165,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,025.93/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.02

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