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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 591.76 and 286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 591.76 and 286.63 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 591.76 = 286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/591.76 = 286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 591.76 × 286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 169,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,616.17/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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