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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.99, 590.79 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.99, 590.79 and 150.39 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.99 : 590.79 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.99/590.79 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.99x = 590.79 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.99x = 88,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,848.91/393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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