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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.03, 892.16 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.03, 892.16 and 286.26 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.03 : 892.16 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.03/892.16 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.03x = 892.16 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.03x = 255,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,388.29/595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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