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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 589.92 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 589.92 and 282.72 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 589.92 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/589.92 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 589.92 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 166,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,782.18/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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