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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 591.94 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 591.94 and 375.17 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 591.94 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/591.94 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 591.94 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 222,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,075.17/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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