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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.31, 589.84 and 393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.31, 589.84 and 393.02 is: 586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.31 : 589.84 = 393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.31/589.84 = 393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.31x = 589.84 × 393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.31x = 231,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,814.00/395.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.41

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