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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.39, 545.90 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.39, 545.90 and 359.67 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.39 : 545.90 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.39/545.90 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.39x = 545.90 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.39x = 196,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,342.05/396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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