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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.74, 594.96 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.74, 594.96 and 191.09 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.74 : 594.96 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.74/594.96 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.74x = 594.96 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.74x = 113,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,690.91/396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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