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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 588.96 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 588.96 and 295.07 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 588.96 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/588.96 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 588.96 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 173,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,781.48/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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