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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.26, 593.09 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.26, 593.09 and 358.37 is: 536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.26 : 593.09 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.26/593.09 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.26x = 593.09 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.26x = 212,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,547.81/396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.39

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