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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 592.64 and 375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 592.64 and 375.25 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 592.64 = 375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/592.64 = 375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 592.64 × 375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 222,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,389.10/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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