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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.48, 594.36 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.48, 594.36 and 190.92 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.48 : 594.36 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.48/594.36 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.48x = 594.36 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.48x = 113,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,475.21/396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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