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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 590.28 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 590.28 and 363.29 is: 545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 590.28 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/590.28 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 590.28 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 214,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,442.82/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.17

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