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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.29, 590.85 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.29, 590.85 and 291.15 is: 436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.29 : 590.85 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.29/590.85 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.29x = 590.85 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.29x = 172,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,025.98/394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.29

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