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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 593.12 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 593.12 and 284.72 is: 427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 593.12 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/593.12 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 593.12 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 168,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,870.87/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.11

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