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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 588.51 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 588.51 and 393.16 is: 585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 588.51 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/588.51 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 588.51 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 231,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,378.59/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.53

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