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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.29, 594.35 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.29, 594.35 and 376.78 is: 565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.29 : 594.35 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.29/594.35 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.29x = 594.35 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.29x = 223,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,939.19/396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.09

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