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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 588.14 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 588.14 and 293.36 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 588.14 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/588.14 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 588.14 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 172,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,536.75/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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