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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.70, 591.28 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.70, 591.28 and 354.45 is: 530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.70 : 591.28 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.70/591.28 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.70x = 591.28 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.70x = 209,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,580.53/394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.99

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