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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.84, 588 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.84, 588 and 283.84 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.84 : 588 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.84/588 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.84x = 588 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.84x = 166,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,897.92/391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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