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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.74, 590.88 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.74, 590.88 and 377.18 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.74 : 590.88 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.74/590.88 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.74x = 590.88 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.74x = 222,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,868.12/394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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