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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.49, 588.97 and 356.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.49, 588.97 and 356.57 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.49 : 588.97 = 356.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.49/588.97 = 356.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.49x = 588.97 × 356.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.49x = 210,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,008.74/393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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