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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.02, 590.10 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.02, 590.10 and 289.34 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.02 : 590.10 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.02/590.10 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.02x = 590.10 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.02x = 170,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,739.53/393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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