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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.29, 590.13 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.29, 590.13 and 278.48 is: 417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.29 : 590.13 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.29/590.13 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.29x = 590.13 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.29x = 164,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,336.45/393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.86

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