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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 591.08 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 591.08 and 291.42 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 591.08 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/591.08 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 591.08 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 172,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,251.08/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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