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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.46, 591.44 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.46, 591.44 and 368.49 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.46 : 591.44 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.46/591.44 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.46x = 591.44 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.46x = 217,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,937.88/396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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