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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.10, 592.53 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.10, 592.53 and 358.22 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.10 : 592.53 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.10/592.53 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.10x = 592.53 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.10x = 212,256.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,256.23/397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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