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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 591.18 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 591.18 and 354.16 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 591.18 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/591.18 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 591.18 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 209,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,372.31/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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