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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.24, 594.32 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.24, 594.32 and 373.65 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.24 : 594.32 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.24/594.32 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.24x = 594.32 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.24x = 222,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,065.80/396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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