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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 592.09 and 356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 592.09 and 356.39 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 592.09 = 356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/592.09 = 356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 592.09 × 356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 211,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,010.21/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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