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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.41, 591.02 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.41, 591.02 and 285.89 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.41 : 591.02 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.41/591.02 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.41x = 591.02 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.41x = 168,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,962.32/393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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