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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.38, 590.09 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.38, 590.09 and 382.50 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.38 : 590.09 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.38/590.09 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.38x = 590.09 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.38x = 225,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,707.51/394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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