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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 594.12 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 594.12 and 350.64 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 594.12 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/594.12 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 594.12 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 208,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,322.24/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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