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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.27, 584.19 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.27, 584.19 and 285.93 is: 428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.27 : 584.19 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.27/584.19 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.27x = 584.19 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.27x = 167,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,037.45/390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.00

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