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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 588.21 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 588.21 and 284.14 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 588.21 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/588.21 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 588.21 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 167,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,133.99/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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