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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.34, 590.58 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.34, 590.58 and 382.71 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.34 : 590.58 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.34/590.58 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.34x = 590.58 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.34x = 226,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,023.09/394.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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