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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 587.94 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 587.94 and 284.08 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 587.94 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/587.94 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 587.94 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 167,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,022.00/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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