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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.52, 589.72 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.52, 589.72 and 297.44 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.52 : 589.72 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.52/589.72 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.52x = 589.72 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.52x = 175,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,406.32/393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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