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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.99, 592.59 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.99, 592.59 and 370.29 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.99 : 592.59 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.99/592.59 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.99x = 592.59 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.99x = 219,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,430.15/394.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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