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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.95, 587.07 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.95, 587.07 and 283.50 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.95 : 587.07 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.95/587.07 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.95x = 587.07 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.95x = 166,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,434.35/391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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