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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 589.82 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 589.82 and 354.46 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 589.82 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/589.82 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 589.82 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 209,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,067.60/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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