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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 595.07 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 595.07 and 361.79 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 595.07 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/595.07 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 595.07 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 215,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,290.38/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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