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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 592.74 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 592.74 and 337.36 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 592.74 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/592.74 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 592.74 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 199,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,966.77/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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