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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 594.81 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 594.81 and 387.23 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 594.81 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/594.81 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 594.81 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 230,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,325.30/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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