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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 593.52 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 593.52 and 309.06 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 593.52 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/593.52 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 593.52 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 183,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,433.29/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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