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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 586.31 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 586.31 and 372.33 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 586.31 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/586.31 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 586.31 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 218,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,298.94/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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