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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.23, 589.94 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.23, 589.94 and 277.90 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.23 : 589.94 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.23/589.94 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.23x = 589.94 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.23x = 163,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,943.63/393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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