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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.61, 590.70 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.61, 590.70 and 361.01 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.61 : 590.70 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.61/590.70 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.61x = 590.70 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.61x = 213,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,248.61/394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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