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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 593.89 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 593.89 and 318.88 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 593.89 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/593.89 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 593.89 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 189,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,379.64/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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