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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.38, 593.82 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.38, 593.82 and 366.54 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.38 : 593.82 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.38/593.82 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.38x = 593.82 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.38x = 217,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,658.78/396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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