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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.42, 593.96 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.42, 593.96 and 356.34 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.42 : 593.96 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.42/593.96 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.42x = 593.96 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.42x = 211,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,651.71/396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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