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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 588.43 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 588.43 and 363.08 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 588.43 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/588.43 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 588.43 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 213,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,647.16/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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