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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.41, 594.15 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.41, 594.15 and 370.81 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.41 : 594.15 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.41/594.15 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.41x = 594.15 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.41x = 220,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,316.76/395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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