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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 586.88 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 586.88 and 373.84 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 586.88 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/586.88 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 586.88 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 219,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,399.22/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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