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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 590.32 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 590.32 and 317.24 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 590.32 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/590.32 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 590.32 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 187,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,271.59/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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