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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.08, 594.36 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.08, 594.36 and 358.20 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.08 : 594.36 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.08/594.36 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.08x = 594.36 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.08x = 212,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,899.75/397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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