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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 593.26 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 593.26 and 286.53 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 593.26 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/593.26 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 593.26 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 169,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,987.18/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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