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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.96, 584.56 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.96, 584.56 and 373.74 is: 557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.96 : 584.56 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.96/584.56 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.96x = 584.56 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.96x = 218,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,473.45/391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.39

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