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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 590.25 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 590.25 and 283.98 is: 426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 590.25 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/590.25 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 590.25 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 167,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,619.20/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.06

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