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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 591.96 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 591.96 and 286.64 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 591.96 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/591.96 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 591.96 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 169,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,679.41/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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