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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.03, 590.64 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.03, 590.64 and 340.17 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.03 : 590.64 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.03/590.64 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.03x = 590.64 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.03x = 200,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,918.01/394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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