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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.27, 587.62 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.27, 587.62 and 393.66 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.27 : 587.62 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.27/587.62 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.27x = 587.62 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.27x = 231,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,322.98/394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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