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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.48, 590.84 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.48, 590.84 and 383.52 is: 574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.48 : 590.84 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.48/590.84 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.48x = 590.84 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.48x = 226,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,598.96/394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.42

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