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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.38, 591.98 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.38, 591.98 and 355.04 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.38 : 591.98 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.38/591.98 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.38x = 591.98 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.38x = 210,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,176.58/393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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