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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 589.81 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 589.81 and 370.42 is: 553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 589.81 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/589.81 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 589.81 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 218,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,477.99/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.07

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