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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 594.28 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 594.28 and 356.45 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 594.28 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/594.28 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 594.28 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 211,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,831.11/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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