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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.84, 593.97 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.84, 593.97 and 358.95 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.84 : 593.97 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.84/593.97 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.84x = 593.97 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.84x = 213,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,209.10/396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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