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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.37, 591 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.37, 591 and 290.84 is: 435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.37 : 591 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.37/591 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.37x = 591 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.37x = 171,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,886.44/394.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.85

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