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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 589.41 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 589.41 and 275.76 is: 413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 589.41 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/589.41 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 589.41 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 162,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,535.70/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.21

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