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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.33, 582.32 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.33, 582.32 and 284.74 is: 426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.33 : 582.32 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.33/582.32 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.33x = 582.32 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.33x = 165,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,809.05/388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.98

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