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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 592.72 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 592.72 and 355.55 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 592.72 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/592.72 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 592.72 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 210,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,737.74/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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