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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 583.24 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 583.24 and 282.88 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 583.24 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/583.24 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 583.24 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 164,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,986.93/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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