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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.05, 589.73 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.05, 589.73 and 291.20 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.05 : 589.73 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.05/589.73 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.05x = 589.73 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.05x = 171,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,724.97/393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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