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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 591.96 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 591.96 and 356.24 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 591.96 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/591.96 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 591.96 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 210,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,879.83/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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