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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 588.64 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 588.64 and 296.54 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 588.64 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/588.64 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 588.64 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 174,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,555.31/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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