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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 593.19 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 593.19 and 308.03 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 593.19 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/593.19 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 593.19 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 182,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,717.35/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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