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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 595.63 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 595.63 and 367.24 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 595.63 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/595.63 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 595.63 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 218,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,739.16/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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