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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.12, 594.96 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.12, 594.96 and 358.24 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.12 : 594.96 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.12/594.96 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.12x = 594.96 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.12x = 213,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,138.47/397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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