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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.68, 596.44 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.68, 596.44 and 361.12 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.68 : 596.44 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.68/596.44 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.68x = 596.44 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.68x = 215,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,386.41/395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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