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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 587.58 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 587.58 and 283.40 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 587.58 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/587.58 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 587.58 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 166,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,520.17/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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