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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 587.46 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 587.46 and 284.32 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 587.46 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/587.46 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 587.46 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 167,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,025.16/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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