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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 588.96 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 588.96 and 385.98 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 588.96 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/588.96 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 588.96 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 227,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,326.78/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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