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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 590.28 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 590.28 and 372.46 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 590.28 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/590.28 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 590.28 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 219,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,855.69/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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