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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 603.33 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 603.33 and 393.14 is: 589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 603.33 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/603.33 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 603.33 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 237,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,190.14/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.65

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