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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 591.14 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 591.14 and 285.60 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 591.14 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/591.14 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 591.14 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 168,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,829.58/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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