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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.07, 586.17 and 371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.07, 586.17 and 371.51 is: 554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.07 : 586.17 = 371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.07/586.17 = 371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.07x = 586.17 × 371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.07x = 217,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,766.16/393.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.02

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