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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 591.94 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 591.94 and 355.70 is: 530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 591.94 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/591.94 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 591.94 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 210,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,553.06/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.76

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