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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 593.06 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 593.06 and 375.93 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 593.06 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/593.06 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 593.06 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 222,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,947.17/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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