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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 590.40 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 590.40 and 374.13 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 590.40 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/590.40 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 590.40 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 220,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,887.06/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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