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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 586.13 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 586.13 and 370.20 is: 551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 586.13 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/586.13 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 586.13 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 216,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,985.33/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.68

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