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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 588.87 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 588.87 and 284.94 is: 427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 588.87 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/588.87 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 588.87 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 167,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,792.62/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.02

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