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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.22, 594.97 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.22, 594.97 and 379.58 is: 569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.22 : 594.97 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.22/594.97 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.22x = 594.97 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.22x = 225,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,838.71/396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.98

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