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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 588.54 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 588.54 and 394.25 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 588.54 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/588.54 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 588.54 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 232,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,028.95/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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