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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 592.05 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 592.05 and 363.20 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 592.05 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/592.05 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 592.05 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 215,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,032.56/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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