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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 588.96 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 588.96 and 389.44 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 588.96 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/588.96 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 588.96 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 229,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,364.58/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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