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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 582.53 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 582.53 and 284.96 is: 426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 582.53 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/582.53 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 582.53 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 165,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,993.41/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.87

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