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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 593.69 and 390.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 593.69 and 390.39 is: 589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 593.69 = 390.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/593.69 = 390.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 593.69 × 390.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 231,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,770.64/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.12

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