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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.38, 594.58 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.38, 594.58 and 190.91 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.38 : 594.58 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.38/594.58 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.38x = 594.58 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.38x = 113,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,511.27/396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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