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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.84 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.84 and 190.41 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.84 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.84 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.84 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 113,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,070.64/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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