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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 588.42 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 588.42 and 289.50 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 588.42 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/588.42 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 588.42 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 170,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,347.59/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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