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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 608.55 and 394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 608.55 and 394.30 is: 592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 608.55 = 394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/608.55 = 394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 608.55 × 394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 239,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,951.27/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.33

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