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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397, 594.54 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397, 594.54 and 363.76 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397 : 594.54 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397/594.54 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397x = 594.54 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397x = 216,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,269.87/397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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