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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.25, 590.33 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.25, 590.33 and 306.68 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.25 : 590.33 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.25/590.33 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.25x = 590.33 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.25x = 181,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,042.40/393.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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