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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.33, 590.42 and 290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.33, 590.42 and 290.29 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.33 : 590.42 = 290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.33/590.42 = 290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.33x = 590.42 × 290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.33x = 171,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,393.02/393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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