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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 590.34 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 590.34 and 283.58 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 590.34 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/590.34 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 590.34 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 167,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,408.62/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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