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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 592 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 592 and 361.88 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 592 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/592 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 592 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 214,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,232.96/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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