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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 585.76 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 585.76 and 391.44 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 585.76 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/585.76 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 585.76 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 229,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,287.94/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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