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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.56, 588.02 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.56, 588.02 and 379.94 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 588.02 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/588.02 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 588.02 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 223,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,407.48/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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