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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 592.53 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 592.53 and 355.06 is: 532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 592.53 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/592.53 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 592.53 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 210,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,383.70/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.35

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