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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.92, 590.88 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.92, 590.88 and 370.88 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.92 : 590.88 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.92/590.88 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.92x = 590.88 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.92x = 219,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,145.57/393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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