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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 591.60 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 591.60 and 362.72 is: 543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 591.60 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/591.60 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 591.60 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 214,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,585.15/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.09

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