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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 592.94 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 592.94 and 373.34 is: 559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 592.94 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/592.94 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 592.94 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 221,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,363.39/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.25

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