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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.97, 590.96 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.97, 590.96 and 370.21 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.97 : 590.96 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.97/590.96 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.97x = 590.96 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.97x = 218,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,779.30/393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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