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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 593.28 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 593.28 and 391.68 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 593.28 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/593.28 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 593.28 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 232,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,375.91/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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