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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 596.16 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 596.16 and 368.88 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 596.16 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/596.16 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 596.16 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 219,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,911.50/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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