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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 593.48 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 593.48 and 368.60 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 593.48 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/593.48 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 593.48 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 218,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,756.73/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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