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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 594.72 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 594.72 and 191.11 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 594.72 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/594.72 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 594.72 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 113,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,656.94/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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