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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.01, 590.45 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.01, 590.45 and 301.07 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.01 : 590.45 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.01/590.45 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.01x = 590.45 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.01x = 177,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,762.32/394.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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