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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 590.79 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 590.79 and 162.83 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 590.79 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/590.79 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 590.79 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 96,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,198.34/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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