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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.51, 590.31 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.51, 590.31 and 358.32 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.51 : 590.31 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.51/590.31 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.51x = 590.31 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.51x = 211,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,519.88/393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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