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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 587.52 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 587.52 and 284.24 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 587.52 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/587.52 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 587.52 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 166,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,996.68/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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