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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.31, 594.74 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.31, 594.74 and 366.93 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.31 : 594.74 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.31/594.74 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.31x = 594.74 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.31x = 218,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,228.87/397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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