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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 593.19 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 593.19 and 291.93 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 593.19 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/593.19 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 593.19 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 173,169.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,169.96/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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