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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.11, 588.45 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.11, 588.45 and 359.51 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.11 : 588.45 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.11/588.45 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.11x = 588.45 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.11x = 211,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,553.66/393.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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