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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.74, 594.78 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.74, 594.78 and 191.14 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.74 : 594.78 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.74/594.78 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.74x = 594.78 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.74x = 113,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,686.25/396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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