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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 595.12 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 595.12 and 361.52 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 595.12 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/595.12 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 595.12 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 215,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,147.78/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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