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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.21, 591.58 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.21, 591.58 and 371.61 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.21 : 591.58 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.21/591.58 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.21x = 591.58 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.21x = 219,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,837.04/396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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