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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 593.18 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 593.18 and 355.22 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 593.18 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/593.18 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 593.18 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 210,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,707.62/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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