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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.41, 588.17 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.41, 588.17 and 385.10 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.41 : 588.17 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.41/588.17 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.41x = 588.17 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.41x = 226,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,499.40/394.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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