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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 581.01 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 581.01 and 284.55 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 581.01 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/581.01 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 581.01 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 165,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,326.40/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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