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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.33, 590.15 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.33, 590.15 and 291.48 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.33 : 590.15 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.33/590.15 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.33x = 590.15 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.33x = 172,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,013.97/393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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