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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 586.35 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 586.35 and 283.17 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 586.35 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/586.35 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 586.35 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 166,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,036.73/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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