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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.83, 594.64 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.83, 594.64 and 358.71 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.83 : 594.64 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.83/594.64 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.83x = 594.64 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.83x = 213,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,304.88/397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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