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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.73, 589.38 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.73, 589.38 and 376.18 is: 563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.73 : 589.38 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.73/589.38 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.73x = 589.38 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.73x = 221,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,712.97/393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.11

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