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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.38, 590.09 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.38, 590.09 and 321.08 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.38 : 590.09 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.38/590.09 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.38x = 590.09 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.38x = 189,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,461.54/393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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