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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 596.93 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 596.93 and 372.45 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 596.93 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/596.93 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 596.93 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 222,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,326.58/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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