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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.38, 590.43 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.38, 590.43 and 297.29 is: 445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.38 : 590.43 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.38/590.43 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.38x = 590.43 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.38x = 175,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,528.93/394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.08

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