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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 890.14 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 890.14 and 285.72 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 890.14 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/890.14 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 890.14 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 254,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,330.80/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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