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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 589.28 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 589.28 and 354.07 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 589.28 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/589.28 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 589.28 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 208,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,646.37/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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