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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 589.46 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 589.46 and 373.13 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 589.46 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/589.46 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 589.46 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 219,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,940.40/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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