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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 588.96 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 588.96 and 378.36 is: 566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 588.96 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/588.96 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 588.96 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 222,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,838.91/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.33

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