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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.34, 588.66 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.34, 588.66 and 367.78 is: 550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.34 : 588.66 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.34/588.66 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.34x = 588.66 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.34x = 216,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,497.37/393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.41

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