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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 586.77 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 586.77 and 283.74 is: 424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 586.77 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/586.77 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 586.77 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 166,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,490.12/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.74

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