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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 594 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 594 and 305.37 is: 457.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 594 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/594 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 594 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 181,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,389.78/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.67

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