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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 592.45 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 592.45 and 291.45 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 592.45 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/592.45 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 592.45 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 172,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,669.55/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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