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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 592.78 and 355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 592.78 and 355.45 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 592.78 = 355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/592.78 = 355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 592.78 × 355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 210,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,703.65/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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