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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.32, 591.68 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.32, 591.68 and 373.73 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.32 : 591.68 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.32/591.68 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.32x = 591.68 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.32x = 221,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,128.57/397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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