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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 588.60 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 588.60 and 284.13 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 588.60 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/588.60 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 588.60 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 167,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,238.92/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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