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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.29, 593.88 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.29, 593.88 and 293.96 is: 440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.29 : 593.88 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.29/593.88 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.29x = 593.88 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.29x = 174,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,574.00/396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.53

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