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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 590.63 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 590.63 and 366.38 is: 549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 590.63 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/590.63 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 590.63 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 216,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,396.72/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.62

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