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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 591.66 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 591.66 and 377.64 is: 563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 591.66 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/591.66 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 591.66 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 223,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,434.48/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.46

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