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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.91, 588.77 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.91, 588.77 and 284.38 is: 427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.91 : 588.77 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.91/588.77 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.91x = 588.77 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.91x = 167,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,432.59/391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.23

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