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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 568.88 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 568.88 and 393 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 568.88 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/568.88 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 568.88 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 223,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,569.84/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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