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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.94, 593.03 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.94, 593.03 and 354.25 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.94 : 593.03 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.94/593.03 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.94x = 593.03 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.94x = 210,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,080.88/393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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