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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.70, 594.34 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.70, 594.34 and 292.70 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.70 : 594.34 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.70/594.34 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.70x = 594.34 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.70x = 173,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,964.07/394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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