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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.36, 594.54 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.36, 594.54 and 315 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.36 : 594.54 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.36/594.54 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.36x = 594.54 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.36x = 187,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,280.10/396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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