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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.71, 589.89 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.71, 589.89 and 359.42 is: 538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.71 : 589.89 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.71/589.89 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.71x = 589.89 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.71x = 212,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,018.26/393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.51

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