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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.47, 590.21 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.47, 590.21 and 369.71 is: 554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.47 : 590.21 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.47/590.21 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.47x = 590.21 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.47x = 218,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,204.69/393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.57

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