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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 591.76 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 591.76 and 354.62 is: 530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 591.76 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/591.76 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 591.76 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 209,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,849.93/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.14

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