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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 586.06 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 586.06 and 374.72 is: 558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 586.06 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/586.06 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 586.06 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 219,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,608.40/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.18

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