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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 814.29 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 814.29 and 393.86 is: 543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 814.29 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/814.29 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 814.29 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 320,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,716.82/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.39

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