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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 593.46 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 593.46 and 368.58 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 593.46 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/593.46 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 593.46 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 218,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,737.49/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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