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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 590.06 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 590.06 and 285.50 is: 427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 590.06 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/590.06 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 590.06 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 168,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,462.13/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.61

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