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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.90, 594.70 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.90, 594.70 and 381.90 is: 572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.90 : 594.70 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.90/594.70 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.90x = 594.70 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.90x = 227,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,115.93/396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.22

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