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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 593.81 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 593.81 and 362.08 is: 542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 593.81 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/593.81 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 593.81 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 215,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,006.72/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.91

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