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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 591.30 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 591.30 and 365.31 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 591.30 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/591.30 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 591.30 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 216,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,007.80/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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