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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.50 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.50 and 279.72 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.50 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.50 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.50 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 164,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,894.94/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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