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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.73, 582.05 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.73, 582.05 and 285.23 is: 427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.73 : 582.05 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.73/582.05 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.73x = 582.05 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.73x = 166,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,018.12/388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.08

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