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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 588.18 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 588.18 and 384.06 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 588.18 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/588.18 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 588.18 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 225,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,896.41/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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