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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 588.76 and 315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 588.76 and 315.59 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 588.76 = 315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/588.76 = 315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 588.76 × 315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 185,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,803.04/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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