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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.50, 590.34 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.50, 590.34 and 368.79 is: 553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.50 : 590.34 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.50/590.34 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.50x = 590.34 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.50x = 217,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,711.49/393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.28

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