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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 590.46 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 590.46 and 296.07 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 590.46 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/590.46 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 590.46 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 174,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,817.49/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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