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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.50, 590.85 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.50, 590.85 and 383.45 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.50 : 590.85 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.50/590.85 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.50x = 590.85 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.50x = 226,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,558.48/396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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