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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.66, 592.26 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.66, 592.26 and 369.55 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.66 : 592.26 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.66/592.26 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.66x = 592.26 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.66x = 218,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,869.68/394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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