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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 590.08 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 590.08 and 360.88 is: 540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 590.08 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/590.08 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 590.08 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 212,948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,948.07/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.26

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