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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.34, 587.22 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.34, 587.22 and 284.02 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.34 : 587.22 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.34/587.22 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.34x = 587.22 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.34x = 166,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,779.69/391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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