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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.91, 590.27 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.91, 590.27 and 285.38 is: 428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.91 : 590.27 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.91/590.27 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.91x = 590.27 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.91x = 168,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,451.25/392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.73

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