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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.26, 591.58 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.26, 591.58 and 367.72 is: 548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.26 : 591.58 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.26/591.58 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.26x = 591.58 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.26x = 217,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,535.80/396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.97

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