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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 590 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 590 and 394.16 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 590 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/590 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 590 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 232,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,554.40/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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