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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 591.36 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 591.36 and 355.30 is: 530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 591.36 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/591.36 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 591.36 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 210,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,110.21/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.13

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