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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 590.64 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 590.64 and 285.04 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 590.64 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/590.64 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 590.64 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 168,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,356.03/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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