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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 590.04 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 590.04 and 285.48 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 590.04 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/590.04 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 590.04 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 168,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,444.62/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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