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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.55 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.55 and 355.47 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.55 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.55 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.55 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 210,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,989.22/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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