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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.90, 594.69 and 381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.90, 594.69 and 381.91 is: 572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.90 : 594.69 = 381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.90/594.69 = 381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.90x = 594.69 × 381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.90x = 227,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,118.06/396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.23

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