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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.41, 590.46 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.41, 590.46 and 352.21 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.41 : 590.46 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.41/590.46 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.41x = 590.46 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.41x = 207,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,965.92/393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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