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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 593.19 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 593.19 and 293.99 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 593.19 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/593.19 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 593.19 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 174,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,388.96/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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