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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.50 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.50 and 372.48 is: 558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.50 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.50 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.50 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 219,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,576.96/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.72

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