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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.34, 590.16 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.34, 590.16 and 368.78 is: 551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.34 : 590.16 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.34/590.16 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.34x = 590.16 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.34x = 217,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,639.20/394.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.91

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