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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 593.21 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 593.21 and 278.29 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 593.21 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/593.21 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 593.21 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 165,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,084.41/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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