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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 590.85 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 590.85 and 373.10 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 590.85 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/590.85 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 590.85 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 220,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,443.18/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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