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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 593.24 and 308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 593.24 and 308.39 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 593.24 = 308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/593.24 = 308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 593.24 × 308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 182,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,944.78/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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