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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 588.23 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 588.23 and 369.65 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 588.23 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/588.23 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 588.23 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 217,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,439.22/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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