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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 582.20 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 582.20 and 285.28 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 582.20 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/582.20 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 582.20 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 166,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,090.02/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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