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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.23, 590.76 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.23, 590.76 and 377.74 is: 567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.23 : 590.76 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.23/590.76 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.23x = 590.76 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.23x = 223,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,153.68/393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.49

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