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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.86, 588 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.86, 588 and 290.10 is: 434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.86 : 588 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.86/588 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.86x = 588 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.86x = 170,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,578.80/392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.20

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