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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.15, 590.13 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.15, 590.13 and 376.75 is: 565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.15 : 590.13 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.15/590.13 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.15x = 590.13 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.15x = 222,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,331.48/393.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.51

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