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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 597.32 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 597.32 and 365.41 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 597.32 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/597.32 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 597.32 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 218,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,269.05/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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