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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 596.39 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 596.39 and 367.74 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 596.39 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/596.39 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 596.39 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 219,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,314.62/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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