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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.80, 588.12 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.80, 588.12 and 283.28 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.80 : 588.12 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.80/588.12 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.80x = 588.12 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.80x = 166,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,602.63/391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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