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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 589.06 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 589.06 and 379.74 is: 568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 589.06 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/589.06 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 589.06 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 223,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,686.70/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.35

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