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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.51, 583.17 and 282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.51, 583.17 and 282.86 is: 390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.51 : 583.17 = 282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.51/583.17 = 282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.51x = 583.17 × 282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.51x = 164,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,955.47/422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.42

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