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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 587.88 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 587.88 and 283.84 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 587.88 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/587.88 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 587.88 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 166,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,863.86/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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