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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.45, 590.52 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.45, 590.52 and 297.35 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.45 : 590.52 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.45/590.52 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.45x = 590.52 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.45x = 175,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,591.50/394.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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