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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.68, 591.96 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.68, 591.96 and 377.84 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.68 : 591.96 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.68/591.96 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.68x = 591.96 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.68x = 223,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,666.17/393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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