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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.82 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.82 and 394.84 is: 592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.82 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.82 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.82 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 234,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,463.89/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.74

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