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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 592.86 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 592.86 and 357.20 is: 534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 592.86 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/592.86 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 592.86 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 211,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,769.59/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.66

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