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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.30, 590.46 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.30, 590.46 and 386.98 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.30 : 590.46 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.30/590.46 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.30x = 590.46 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.30x = 228,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,496.21/394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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