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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 609.31 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 609.31 and 394.22 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 609.31 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/609.31 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 609.31 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 240,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,204.20/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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