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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.38, 590.97 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.38, 590.97 and 279.06 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.38 : 590.97 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.38/590.97 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.38x = 590.97 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.38x = 164,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,916.09/394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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