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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 590.58 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 590.58 and 368.64 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 590.58 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/590.58 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 590.58 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 217,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,711.41/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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