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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 593.96 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 593.96 and 350.72 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 593.96 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/593.96 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 593.96 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 208,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,313.65/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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