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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.71, 590.31 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.71, 590.31 and 373.19 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.71 : 590.31 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.71/590.31 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.71x = 590.31 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.71x = 220,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,294.84/391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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