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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 589.11 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 589.11 and 394.66 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 589.11 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/589.11 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 589.11 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 232,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,498.15/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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