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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 594.26 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 594.26 and 294.21 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 594.26 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/594.26 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 594.26 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 174,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,837.23/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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