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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.97, 594.93 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.97, 594.93 and 191.11 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.97 : 594.93 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.97/594.93 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.97x = 594.93 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.97x = 113,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,697.07/396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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