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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 593.18 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 593.18 and 352.42 is: 528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 593.18 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/593.18 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 593.18 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 209,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,048.50/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.34

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