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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.67, 593.82 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.67, 593.82 and 286.74 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.67 : 593.82 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.67/593.82 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.67x = 593.82 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.67x = 170,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,271.95/396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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