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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.54 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.54 and 284.40 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.54 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.54 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.54 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 167,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,380.78/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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