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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 594.18 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 594.18 and 293.52 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 594.18 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/594.18 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 594.18 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 174,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,403.71/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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