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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 593.76 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 593.76 and 190.42 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 593.76 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/593.76 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 593.76 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 113,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,063.01/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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