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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.35, 596.16 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.35, 596.16 and 359.01 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.35 : 596.16 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.35/596.16 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.35x = 596.16 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.35x = 214,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,027.40/397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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