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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.87, 584.86 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.87, 584.86 and 283.75 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.87 : 584.86 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.87/584.86 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.87x = 584.86 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.87x = 165,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,954.03/423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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