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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 594.25 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 594.25 and 373.93 is: 559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 594.25 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/594.25 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 594.25 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 222,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,207.90/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.35

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