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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 594 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 594 and 379.31 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 594 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/594 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 594 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 225,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,307.17/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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