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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 590.45 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 590.45 and 369.86 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 590.45 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/590.45 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 590.45 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 218,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,379.04/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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