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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 589.08 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 589.08 and 373.32 is: 560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 589.08 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/589.08 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 589.08 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 219,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,915.35/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.61

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