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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.05, 588.47 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.05, 588.47 and 382.52 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.05 : 588.47 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.05/588.47 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.05x = 588.47 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.05x = 225,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,101.10/393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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