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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 589.44 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 589.44 and 394.16 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 589.44 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/589.44 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 589.44 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 232,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,333.67/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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