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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 588.87 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 588.87 and 374.22 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 588.87 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/588.87 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 588.87 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 220,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,366.93/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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