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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 591.19 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 591.19 and 355.32 is: 530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 591.19 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/591.19 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 591.19 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 210,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,060.74/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.22

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