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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.09, 590.69 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.09, 590.69 and 372.45 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.09 : 590.69 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.09/590.69 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.09x = 590.69 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.09x = 220,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,002.49/394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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