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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.60, 594.64 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.60, 594.64 and 354.60 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.60 : 594.64 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.60/594.64 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.60x = 594.64 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.60x = 210,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,859.34/397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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