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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.86, 594.27 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.86, 594.27 and 358.58 is: 536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.86 : 594.27 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.86/594.27 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.86x = 594.27 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.86x = 213,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,094.82/396.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.96

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