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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 584.72 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 584.72 and 282.16 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 584.72 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/584.72 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 584.72 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 164,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,984.60/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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