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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 590.34 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 590.34 and 285.56 is: 427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 590.34 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/590.34 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 590.34 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 168,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,577.49/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.99

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