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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 592.80 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 592.80 and 358.98 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 592.80 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/592.80 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 592.80 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 212,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,803.34/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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