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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.81, 594 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.81, 594 and 366.30 is: 548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.81 : 594 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.81/594 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.81x = 594 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.81x = 217,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,582.20/396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.33

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